Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink'

Also Known As

Alpine Tea Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink' plant details

Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum rupestre 'Highland Pink'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new and welcome alpine tea tree selection with gorgeous pale pink flowers with dark pink centers and flowering reliably from late spring into summer. Endemic to highland mountains of Tasmania, where this one takes its name, these tough evergreen shrubs make great prostrate specimens in the alpine garden. They can also make handsome upright shrubs in subalpine or coastal areas. Happy in almost any well-drained soil. Expect slow growth, eventually reaching 3-5' tall and 5-6' wide, a bit larger than the species. Full sun. Drought tolerant and deerproof. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.